During the course of most personal injury cases, the opposing party will make a settlement offer. In most cases, the opposing party will start with an offer that is lower than what they are really willing to pay. Settlement negotiations generally involve some back and forth between the involved parties to see where the opposing [...]
Author Archives: Amee Lunn
What you should consider when deciding whether or not to accept a settlement offer…
Written on April 9, 2010 by Amee Lunn
Why is it important to have attorney representation in a personal injury case?
Written on January 27, 2010 by Amee Lunn
Most personal injury cases involve insurance companies. The first part of a personal injury case usually involves an attempt to settle the case with the insurance company. If the insurance company’s adjustor realizes that he or she is dealing with an unrepresented party (someone who does not have an attorney), the adjuster will probably try to settle the [...]
What does Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Coverage Mean on My Insurance Policy?
Written on May 6, 2009 by Amee Lunn
If you have ever taken the time to review your insurance policy or the declarations page (the page with all of the policy limits spelled out) that your insurer sends to you, then you have probably seen or heard the terms UM/UIM or Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage (UM) is a provision in your [...]
5/6/09
Written on May 6, 2009 by Amee Lunn
I know it has been a long time since I last posted to this blog. Things have been so busy between work, training and family commitments…busy but good. That being said, I did have to take a little time off because I had family visiting and we took them on vacation. However, I am happy [...]
Are there time limits to bringing a personal injury claim?
Written on March 29, 2009 by Amee Lunn
Yes. The laws provide something called statutes of limitation. The statutes limit the time period within which you may file a lawsuit in order to recover from another party in a personal injury matter. Generally speaking, the statute of limitations is two years for a personal injury case. That is two years from the date that [...]
